These are trade or brand names registered by the manufacturer. In different countries, manufacturers will often use different trade names. The medications have the same active ingredients, but may look different and have a different trade name. e.g. Adalat XL (Canada) and Adalat Oros (New Zealand).

Generic drugs are regulated medications that have the same active ingredients as the original brand name drug, but that are usually cheaper in price. One third of all drugs dispensed are "generic". Comparative testing is performed to ensure that generics are equal to the "brand" version in:

Active Ingredient (e.g. "Atorvastatin" is the active ingredient in
brand name Lipitor)

Dosage (e.g. 20 mg of the active ingredient)

Safety (e.g. same or similar side effects, drug interactions)

Strength

Quality

Performance (e.g. 20 mg of a "generic" can be substituted for 20 mg
of the "brand" and have the same results)

Therapeutic use (i.e. both "generic" and "brand" would be prescribed
for the same conditions)

This means that "generic" drugs can be used as a substitute to a brand
medication with the same therapeutic results. Exceptions may exist and
you should always consult your doctor before switching to a generic medication
or vice versa. Please read "What are the differences between generic and brand medications?" for more information.

What are the differences between generic and brand medications? Return
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Generics and brand equivalent drugs contain the same active ingredients,
but they may be different in the following ways:

Shape

Size

Color

Markings and scores

Cost

The fillers that are added to make the brand or generic are what gives
the drug its color, shape and size. These fillers have no medical use
and do not change the effectiveness of the medication. A generic drug
contains the same active ingredients and must be equivalent in strength
and dosage to the original brand name drug.

Why do generics cost less than the brand name equivalents?

Generic drugs are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have the investment costs that the developer of a new drug has.

A prescription drug is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. You must submit the prescription you obtained from your physician to order this medication.

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines that may be sold without a
prescription and without a visit to a medical professional, in contrast
to prescription drugs. Non-drug medical devices, such as diabetic management supplies, are also considered OTC.

The International Generics Program is aimed at providing customers with
the generic versions of medications that are currently only available
as brand names in Canada. All pharmaceuticals obtained through our International
Generic Program are the generic equivalents of approved brand name drugs.
Most of these prescription drugs are manufactured in UK MHRA, Australian
TGA, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), German PIC and Health Canada
inspected facilities located overseas in India. Moreover, they can be
purchased at hefty discount prices above and beyond our already low prices
on Canadian medications.

You will benefit from free shipping on any order for prescription medication
that is part of our International Generics Program and valued over $99.00
USD (not including shipping and handling fees).

World Brand products are brand-name items made by the same manufacturer as the equivalent product you'll find at your local pharmacy. The products are imported, stored, dispensed and shipped from
our associated pharmacy facilities in Germany, India and New Zealand.

We accept Visa and MasterCard. We also accept EChecks, money orders
and cashier's checks. We currently do not accept American Express.

N.B.: Although most products offered on our site can be charged to your Visa or Master Card, some pharmacies on our network, dispensing certain international brands and generics, are only able to receive payment by electronic debit or money order/cashier's check. You may ask our customer service representatives if this applies to you when placing your order.